1999 Ch. Brane-Cantenac Margaux

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VacuVin'd a portion overnight and placed in the fridge, and sure enough, the upfront fruit receded enough for tannins to emerge, even though timidly. But I don't want to have to VacuVin a wine for 24 hours before enjoying it, even if that can somehow approximate time in the cellar. This still isn't my idea of an 88, but maybe now, the next day, it's an 85. I'll spend my next $26 on another Pine Ridge, or maybe a Ch. Les Fiefs de Lagrange plus something. Lots of alternatives. Competition is a wonderful thing!